Hahntennjoch
Austria · Tyrol
1,894m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,894m
- Route length
- 29 km
- Max gradient
- 15%
- Hairpins
- 27
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- May - November
Route & Map
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Route
SImst
29 km · max 15%
▲Hahntennjoch (1,894m)
Descent
EElmen
One of the most spectacular mountain roads in the Northern Limestone Alps, connecting Imst in the Inn valley with Elmen in the Lechtal. Extremely popular with motorcyclists for its challenging hairpin bends.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑2,529m gain
↓1,532m loss
824m → 1,886m → 1,821m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
27
Serious switchback territory
When to Drive
May - November (Best: July - September)
- ›Open May - November. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
- ›Steep gradients demand good brakes. Use low gears on descent to avoid brake fade.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 47.2556°N, 10.6500°E
- Start (Imst)
- 47.2450°N, 10.7397°E
- End (Elmen)
- 47.3000°N, 10.5333°E
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